Aug 4, 2026 1:00 PM
Ajax are expected to be in the market for a new right-winger heading into the final weeks of the summer transfer window.
Ajax are preparing for a hectic end to the summer transfer window, after what has already been a very busy few months for the Amsterdammers.
Marc-André ter Stegen's transfer to Ajax has finally been confirmed, bringing a lengthy saga to a conclusion. In addition to Ter Stegen, Ajax have also signed Caio Henrique, Daley Blind, Tolu Arokodare, Marcos Leonardo and Julian Brandt.
Ajax sold Sean Steur to Premier League outfit Newcastle United in a deal which could rise to €27 million. Ajax could earn a significant transfer fee for another player before the window closes, with Paris Saint-Germain pushing hard to sign Mika Godts.
The Parisians' opening bid of €45 million was rejected by Ajax, with Jordi Cruijff seeking a transfer fee in excess of €60 million.
In the event Godts does leave, it is expected Ajax will sign potentially up to five more players. Ajax have been linked to Jofre Torrents, a 19-year-old left-back from Barcelona. A new defensive midfielder is also a top priority, and Ajax are working on a deal to bring Edson Álvarez back to the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Initial talks have also been held over signing Napoli winger Noa Lang as a possible replacement for Godts, should the Belgian winger indeed depart.
Ajax want a new right-winger and right-back
Ajax also want to strengthen their right-hand side this month, with both a right-back and right-winger being targeted by the club.
According to Lentin Goodijk of Voetbal International, Ajax wants to sign a winger who can hold the width, dominate in one-on-one situations and create chances.
The report claims that Steven Berghuis is not seen as a 'pure winger', and Maher Carrizo, who joined Ajax in January, still needs time to become an important figure in the team.
Should Anton Gaaei leave, Ajax would be interested in a right-back. The fact that Michel wants a right winger who can hold the width means Ajax are interested in signing a right-back who can stay deeper, help in build-up and act as the third central defender on the ball. Goodijk reports that Ajax are considering a number of players for that role.
Eintracht Frankfurt were very interested in Gaaei, but are currently not pushing to sign him. Ajax, however, believes they can still receive a decent transfer fee for him.
Are Ajax interested in Van Rooij?
ESPN reported that Ajax were interested in FC Twente's Bart van Rooij as a potential option to strengthen the right-back position. Van Rooij suits the desired profile of being able to become the third centre-back when his team has the ball.
The report claimed that Ajax found Twente's €10 million asking price to be excessive, but hoped to reach an agreement with the club from Enschede.
However, various reports have since claimed that Ajax are not considering a move for the Twente right-back.
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